Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium
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The capsule is considered a virulence factor because it enhances the ability of bacteria to cause disease (e.g. prevents phagocytosis). The capsule can protect cells from engulfment by eukaryotic cells, such as macrophages.Capsules also contain water which protects the bacteria against desiccation.
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The capsule is considered as virulence factor because it enhances the ability of bacteria to cause disease.lt protect the bacterial cell from engulfment by macrophages Capsule also contain water which protect the bacterium from desiccated.
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